Trustee

Greensleeves Care is entering an important and exciting new chapter. Following a comprehensive strategic review, we are strengthening our organisation and investing in key areas including quality, operations, occupancy and recruitment. Named a Top 20 Large Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk for the ninth consecutive year, we remain firmly focused on providing high-quality, consistent care. As we look ahead, we are ambitious about our future and the difference we can make. We are seeking Trustees who share our commitment to excellent care and can help us extend our impact and create lasting social value for the people and communities we serve. To become a Trustee, you will need to be: Committed to improving the care and wellbeing of older people. Able to contribute strategically across a broad range of issues. Financially and commercially astute. A collaborative and constructive team player. Available to attend weekday meetings, usually in London or by video conference. The Board usually meets four times per year, and there are Committees (Finance and Audit, Property, Care and Quality Improvement, Remuneration and Nominations), which Trustees may also join. The role is unremunerated. Reasonable expenses are paid. As a Trustee, you will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims of Greensleeves Care and to be collectively responsible with other Trustees for: Setting its strategic aims in fulfilment of the Trust's charitable objects; For the well-being and development of the organisation; For its good governance in compliance with current legislation under the Companies and Charities Acts

• Duties and responsibilities will include:
• To be aware of and to conform to the responsibilities of a charitable trustee and of a director of a company limited by guarantee;
• To ensure that the Trust pursues its charitable and corporate objectives as set out in its constitution, complying with charity law, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations;
• To attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and, as appropriate, of its Committees, contributing to its role in setting the strategic direction of the Trust, defining overall policy, setting targets and monitoring performance;
• To ensure that that the Board of Trustees' decisions are implemented and that the work is consistent with the aims of the organisation;
• To ensure that the Trust takes appropriate steps to secure necessary resources, material and human; that such resources are managed with due probity and dedicated exclusively to the Trust's charitable and corporate objects;
• To exercise oversight of the good financial and general management of the Trust, promoting good relationships between Trustees, the Chief Executive and staff;
• To ensure that independent professional advice is taken by the Trust when necessary;
• To sit on relevant committees, ad hoc panels and attend other meetings for particular purposes, by invitation of the Board or its Chair;
• To abide by the Trust's guidelines for Trustees, to safeguard its good name, reputation and values, and to represent it in the public arena as appropriate. Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with the Trust's mission and, in particular, who have an interest in the care of, and in improving the lives of, older people. The Board of Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All Trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual Trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity. Essential Criteria:
• Senior level experience and relevant professional and/or academic qualifications appropriate to their expertise;
• Ability to contribute strategically across a wide range of issues;
• A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision-making;
• Financially and commercially astute;
• Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort; Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board and a willingness to speak one's mind;
• Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis;
• Good independent judgement and strategic vision;
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
• An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive;
• An ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team. If you would like to apply for this role, you should submit: a CV a brief supporting statement outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications, by midnight on 8 November 2026. th Please upload your CV and supporting statement via the WIG website [...] or via talent@wig.co.uk. A Nominations Panel will assess candidates' suitability for the role based on evidence provided in the Covering Letter and CV. The first meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on 18 February 2027